Mercedes Ml Class and Toyota Corolla crash on the M61 in Bolton - 19 Nov 2005

Accident reference 200506X039635

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 19 November 2005 at 18:26 a slight collision occurred near Motorway 61, Bolton involving 3 vehicles (mercedes ml class, toyota corolla, goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were frost or ice. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 53.541818, -2.387335

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 200506X039635
Police Reference 06X039635
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 1
Police Force Greater Manchester
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road Motorway 61
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 100
Highway Authority E08000001
LSOA Code E01004908

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Frost or ice
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model MERCEDES ML CLASS
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 3199cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 45
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Journey as part of work
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model TOYOTA COROLLA
Vehicle Age 13 years
Engine Capacity 1295cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Changing lane to left

Driver Information

Age 42
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Commuting to/from work
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Sex Unknown
Journey Purpose Journey as part of work

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 42
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Home Area Type Urban

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Data Source

This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.